Yankee 500
Norwood Arena — June 17, 1961
Emanuel Zervakis
Winner
500
Laps
18
Entries
3
Leaders
Emanuel Zervakis won the 1961 Yankee 500 at Norwood Arena on June 17, 1961, leading 361 of 500 laps. Rex White finished second; Ned Jarrett rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, June 17, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Rex White |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Ned Jarrett |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Buck Baker |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | Jim Reed |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | Jim Paschal |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Buzz Woodward |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | Dominic Persicketti |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | Sammy Packard |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Wendell Scott |
| 11 | 7 | -4 | Ernie Gahan |
| 12 | 17 | +5 | Eddie Flemke |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | Budd Olsen |
| 14 | 15 | +1 | Harold Wilcox |
| 15 | 10 | -5 | Bob Devine |
| 16 | 16 | — | Jimmy Pardue |
| 17 | 6 | -11 | Hoss Kagle |
| 18 | 18 | — | Jimmy Mairs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Yankee 500?
Emanuel Zervakis won the 1961 Yankee 500 at Norwood Arena driving for Monroe Shook (Owner).
Where was the 1961 Yankee 500 held?
The 1961 Yankee 500 was held at Norwood Arena on June 17, 1961.